Gala Tribute to Carlos Alhinho: To take place Aug. 9 at the Fisherman's Club. Doors open at 7 p.m., dinner at 8. Gala will honor Alhinho who was a legendary soccer player, and help fund a memorial statue. Evening will have performances from Alhinho's sister and niece, Tete and Sara Alhinhio and various other artists. Tickets are $40. Donations may be made to: Carlos Alhinho Fund at Santander Bank, 1545 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, MA 02746.

New Bedford chess Club: Meets Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. in the Market Basket Food Court. Bring a set and a chess clock if you have one. Informal, no memberships and no fees. Free lessons available for those who don't know how to play or who wish to improve. Not affiliated with Market Basket. 122 Sawyer St., New Bedford.

The NB Line: Will run seven days a week through Aug. 31. Presented by the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Day pass is $1 and free for children under 12. For more information and routes, visit www.nps.gov/nebe/planyourvisit.html.

Polish Americans: Interested in participating in a group for the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament parade meet at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 3. Wear Polish costume or red and while. May donate wrapped candy if deserved. 235 North Front St., New Bedford.

Scrapbooking club: Get together with other scrappers, work on your projects and exchange Meets the first Saturday of every month at 11 a.m. (508) 991-6214. Wilks Library, 1911 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford.

Cribbage Tournament: Cribbage players needed, held every Friday at noon at the Acushnet Council on Aging. Play seven games against seven different players. For more information call Gary Emken at (774) 328-1189. 59 1/2 Main St., Acushnet.

Afghans for the homeless: Group meets at 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays at Allen's Neck Meetinghouse to knit or crochet afghans for the homeless. Beginners welcome. Supplies and instruction provided. Diana, (508) 636-7712. 739 Horseneck Road, Dartmouth.

"The Chalk-Full-O-Fun" Street Painting Festival: Taking oplace Aug. 16. Applications for festival and juried arts and crafts fair can be found by emailing onsetstreetpaintfest@yahoo.com. $35 per vendor.